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Articles written by: Bike/Walk Central Florida

Newsletter / Trails

Seminole County Seeks 1-cent Sales Tax for TRAILS…

It looks like Seminole County will be asking voters in a special election on May 20 to increase sales tax one penny to fund roads, trails and schools.  Today the sales tax is 6 cents, the lowest in the region. Elected officials say the dollars will be used to maintain […]

Newsletter / People On Bikes

Bikes Ride SunRail Free

“From fellow blogger Mary Shanklin comes this: The big ride-changer for Central Florida cyclists in 2014 is likely to be SunRail. Slated to open in May with stations from DeBary to south of Orlando, the commuter rail will accommodate at least 12 bikes per train. Tickets are $2 for riders, […]

Community Events / Newsletter

Workshop: Navigating MAP-21

Interesting in learning more about navigating MAP-21?  Advocacy Advance – a partnership between the League of American Bicyclists and the Alliance for Biking & Walking – is facilitating a “Navigating MAP-21” Workshop in Orlando on February 25, 2014 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at MetroPlan Orlando offices.  This workshop […]

Community Events / Newsletter

Lynx Launches SR 50/UCF Connector Alternatives Analysis

The SR 50/UCF Connector Alternatives Analysis Study is aimed at identifying issues, researching opportunities, and recommending improvements to the SR 50 corridor.  The results will be a comprehensive understanding of the transit needs in the area, a list of potential solutions, and the locally preferred solutions to meet the transit […]

Newsletter / People On Foot

Counting Peds & Cyclists

MetroPlan Orlando recruited volunteers for the first ever bicycle and pedestrian count in Central Florida.  Planning students, cycling enthusiasts, and pedestrian safety advocates monitored key locations, including future SunRail stations and areas that have proved hazardous for peds and cyclists.   The results shall contribute to a nation wide effort to […]